Manufacturer | Amazon |
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Brand | Amazon Basics |
Item Weight | 17.24 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.9 x 12.95 x 19.49 inches |
Item model number | AU860MA |
Color | Black |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 8 Sheet |
Manufacturer Part Number | AU860MA |
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Cut Type | Micro Cut |
Brand | Amazon Basics |
Capacity | 4 Gallons |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Automatic Start Stop |
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- Micro-cut shredder turns paper into tiny confetti-like pieces measuring 5/32 by 15/32 inches (4 by 12 mm); meets high security level P-4 standards; shreds 6x smaller than standard cross-cut shredders (2,235 pieces vs. 360 pieces)
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot)
- 5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
- 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicators (bin full, door open, overload, overheat, power on); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; easy-to-empty 4-gallon pull-out bin; casters included
- Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Maneuverability | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Noise level | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Safety Features | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Bonsaii US | Amazon.com | Bonsaii US | Bonsaii US |
capacity | 4 gallons | 3.9 gallons | 4.2 gallons | 5 gallons | 4 gallons | 4.2 gallons |
sheet capacity | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
cut type | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut, Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
weight | 17.24 pounds | 11.68 pounds | — | 17.2 pounds | — | 16.53 pounds |
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ASIN | B07NDJTS6S |
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Best Sellers Rank | #824 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #10 in Shredders |
Date First Available | September 19, 2019 |
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Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Shredder with Pullout Basket
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, size and value of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it does shred credit cards wonderfully, the instructions are clear and the controls are straightforward. That said, opinions are mixed on heating and speed.
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Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. They say it does the job wonderfully, it well meets their demands, and it's a great machine. Customers also mention that the automatic sheet feeder works great and it is quiet.
"...And yes it does shred credit cards and does it wonderfully...." Read more
"...this one just sounds no louder than my dishwasher. good value. good product. if you need a shredder that works without worry. this is one." Read more
"...For us, however, it very well meets our demands." Read more
"This is a heavy duty professional product that works extremely well...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the paper shredder. They mention that it works quietly.
"...Sound:Pro: Really quiet for a shredder. I have only had one other shredder for the last 10 years but it always seemed super loud to me...." Read more
"...Quiet! My old Royal used to be quiet, but 15 years later it could probably wake the neighbors a house away...." Read more
"...good small secure sized shreds. and it's not super loud. my old one sounds like a table saw. this one just sounds no louder than my dishwasher...." Read more
"...It's a bit noisy as well. No surprise I have to empty it more frequent than my past shredder, but it is way easier to empty and a lot less mess...." Read more
Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They mention it's an excellent value for the money, and an affordable option for anyone needing a shreddor. Customers also say it'll save them money and be a great buy.
"...this one just sounds no louder than my dishwasher. good value. good product. if you need a shredder that works without worry. this is one." Read more
"Inexpensive and works well" Read more
"I really love it. It’s not too expensive and it works like one of those expensive one. I really love it...." Read more
"Easy to use, does precisely as advertised. Save money, and buy this shredder. A first-rate product." Read more
Customers like the size of the paper shredder. They say it is much smaller in size compared to their old one, and it frees up more floor space. They also love the size and flat sides of the basket, which makes it easy to empty. The post size seemed ok, but were much tighter than the rear wheels. The small size worked well with limited space under their desk, and the cross-shredding makes very small pieces that allow the tub to hold more. The bin is large and by the time it is full it's pretty much time to.
"...and store it out of the way when not in use, and its compact size frees up more floor space...." Read more
"Really nice size, noise level low and quite efficient...." Read more
"...Also it doesn't hold much, as it's a small paper shredder. It fits well in the corner, doesn't take up much space." Read more
"...I was surprised how quiet this one is and like the small pieces it produces. I also like the window that shows how full the bin is." Read more
Customers find the paper shredder easy to use and assemble. They say the rear wheels are easy to install and the cutting assembly is extremely heavy. Customers also appreciate the low sound level and the fact that it's an efficient little shreddor.
"...Paper feedersPro:I love the stack feeder inside...." Read more
"...Pros:Low sound (not annoying, not disruptive to others, One can be on the phone when using the shredder.)Shreds fast...." Read more
"...It is so much quieter and can take multiple sheets of paper all at once cutting down on the time it takes to shred documents...." Read more
"...It works as it should and is super easy to use, instructions are very clear on how to do maintenance to keep it working top notch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the paper shredder. Some mention that it runs smoothly, while others say that it slows down and bogs down.
"...It does a good job. It's a bit slow when shredding 6 to 8 pages but is shreds just fine. It's a bit noisy as well...." Read more
"...It is quite a time-saver...." Read more
"...Of note, as it can shred up to 6 sheets at a time, it is not the speediest ...." Read more
"...This shredder cuts and makes the little pieces soft. I like putting my hands in it. It's somewhat enjoyable playing with the shredded paper...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heating of the paper shredder. Some mention that it never overheated, while others say that it does overheat if you're bulk shredding paper.
"Strains to chew maximum sheets and overheats even 50% load. OK for occasional use not for cleaning out an office of out-of-date bank records." Read more
"...my expectations, I used it continuously for 1 1/2 hours with no over heating or jamming and filled 2 garbage bags...." Read more
"...turned itself on and had been running the entire time, and the motor was quite hot! Possible fire hazard!..." Read more
"...Cons- Easily overheats if you are shredding a bunch- CD and card slots need work. Mine doesn't cut all the way through-..." Read more
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Paper feeders
Pro:
I love the stack feeder inside. I had to shred paper work that was saved all the way from the 1950's till now and I knew there would be a lot of "stacks" of tax returns and other items so I really liked the inside feeder that easily handled large stacks.
Con: Not a big deal at all but if a paper was short (not standard size) the machine would stop so I could take it out and shred after. This was not a big deal but I spent some time for the most part going through stacks to make sure they were all the same standard size. Since there was a lot all one size, it was worth it.
Auto shredder vs. auto shredder
Pro: The paper feeder on the top is really easy to feed. I only had a couple misfeeds with some curved paper that slipped between the shredder and the lid but they were easy to pull out.
Con: I can't really say it is a "con" as I knew when I bought it it did not have an auto feeder on the top. I knew it but still wish it had one for all the other sized papers. If you don't shred a lot of standard size one with auto feeder might be better but if you only shred random, it is a strong shredder and I feel was worth the trade off.
Moving
Pro: Easy rolling from location to location. This was great because it is a pretty large shredder and with the wheels you can easily just stash away and bring it out when you need it. My old shredder was small but heavy and I had to leave out because moving it was just a pain.
Con: No real "con" her other than it is big, but that is not a bad thing.
Sound:
Pro: Really quiet for a shredder. I have only had one other shredder for the last 10 years but it always seemed super loud to me. I hated it. This one I sat in the living room with my husband watching TV and just shred away without really a bother.
Con: I don't see a con to this.
Catch Tub
Pro: Large catch basin for the shredding. Not only was it large but easy to pull it out to empty it. Light weight so easy to carry all the way out front to big trash can so not to use up trash bags. Also the shredding is cut very small. I couldn't help playing with it a little it cut it so small.
Con: When you pull out the catch basin, it tends to not tell you until it is pretty full. When you open it, the paper will spill some of the shred to the base inside that holds the catch bucket. Not much falls out at one time but you figure if you pull it, move paper up and put back in before dumping, each time a little paper falls to the back and then you have to scoop it up. After a few times of emptying the buck I had to vacuum it out so the tub would roll back in easy. I am not going to say this was a big deal. I don't think on average I will be doing hours of shredding so really you don't have to do this often but with a lot of shredding I would have vacuum ready.
I would say 100% if you shred stacks of paper, this is great.
I will be happy to have it even with out using the auto feeder all the time because the bucket is huge and it moves so easy and is so easy to empty.
I really really like it.
Well first off, my old Royal was advertised at the time as "cross cut" and it shredded into confetti. Flat little 1/4" by 1/4" squares, way too small to read any printing on. As I recall the shredder was not all that expensive back then either, probably $110 on sale at the time. So I go to my local warehouse club and buy another Royal "cross cut" shredder. I even get the $99 top-end one, not the other $49 Royal. And what do I find? Inch long strips!!! In what universe does that count as "shredded"? I can clearly read text on those strips. Long enough to view part of a bank number, or a credit card CCV code, you name it.
I read up on this and discover that these days inch long strips are what you get with a "cross cut". They have now invented a new word, "micro cut", for actual shredding. Go figure. Plus now it seems that most shredders are designed to at least shred credit cards and the better ones like this to shred CDs. Maybe the old Royal could have shredded credit cards. Never even occured to me to try since that just really sounded like something that shouldn't go through a shredder.
So I start reseaching "micro cut" shredders and reading the comments. Lol, from the comments it sounds like the vast majority are junk. Break easily, only do a fraction of the rated pages, arrive broken, etc. As confirmation of that I at one point had decided on a $200-or-so micro cut from one of the office supply big box stores. But comments said it rather quickly breaks down and leaves big long strips rather than micro cuts. I go to my local store to have a look, and what do I find in the bin of the one on display, along with the handful of micro cut paper? a dozen big long strips. Geezzzz. New right out of the box and already the thing is broken.
While reseaching the micro cut shredders I found this line of AmazonBasics units. Reading through the comments for the various shredder sizes the number of reported problems seemed to drop the bigger (more expensive and rated at more pages) the shredder gets. At the 17 rated pages here the comments seemed largely positive, with the few negatives sounding like outliers. I knew from all the comment about various shredders I've read so far that you really should divide the rated sheet capacity on ANY shredder by 2 to remove the marketing spin. 17 sheets here should be 8 and 8 sheets does sound like about the stiffness of a credit card. If one were to be especially brave and use a 2/3 metric that woudl be 0.67 * 17 = 11 sheets, which should be about the stiffness of a CD. So I'm thinking maybe, just maybe, this shredder would do what it says it does.
I ordered it and right off the bat discovered something. See those selections on the right for optional 2 or 3 year extended warranty? You can't go back and buy those after you buy the shredder. I didn't want to buy them until I knew if the thing worked. It does, so I called Amazon and can't buy the extended retroactively. I could probably return it for free to Amazon then re-buy it with the warranty, but no I'm not going to do that.
Next up is the packaging. Good job, Amazon. The manufacturer in China properly put the shredder's box in an outer shipping box and let that get beat up in transit, not the shredder's box. If It had arrived without an outer shipping box, just the shredder box with a label stuck on it, I wouldn't have been a happy camper. The outer box is just barely bigger than the shredder's box, large enough for two cats to play in at once (tested). Old TV repairman's trick here for dealing with large heavy things in boxes. Don't take the shredder out of the box, take the box off the shredder. Open the box lid and turn it upside down (the top has protective foam around the top of the shredder), then pull the box off the shredder. Then flip it back around. The shredder comes with the wheels installed.
As for the shredder, IT WORKS!! Just as described. The shredded paper is tiny confetti like the old Royal, although it is bent 60 deegrees in the middle. All the micro-cut shredders seem to do that now for some reason. The old Royal left the pieces flat. And yes it does shred credit cards and does it wonderfully. As luck would have it I received a new card in the mail a week after getting the shredder and ran the old card through. Didn't slow the motor a bit, just like shredding a few papers. Couldn't even really tell the plastic shreds from the paper. I had to rub a few pieces between my fingers to feel some plastic shreds from the card. I haven't tried shredding a CD yet. I'll have to work up to the throught of inserting a CD in a paper shredder.
I'm going to compare this shredder to the $99 Royal from a warehouse club:
* No lid to move or open!! Just turn it on and stick the paper in the slot. Yeah!! The design philosophy seems to be that i'm going to be smart enough not to stick my fingers deep into a paper shredder. Good assumption. Like one or two comments noted the paper has to go in the slot 3 or 4 inches to start the motor, but hey my old Royal did that too. There is your security feature.
* No separate slot for credit cards and CDs, just a marked section in the middle of the one slot. Excellent. The warehouse club shredder had two slots very close to each other than I couldn't even see in the dimly lit room where the shredder lives.
* Quiet! My old Royal used to be quiet, but 15 years later it could probably wake the neighbors a house away. This one didn't even wake the cat sleeping nearby.
* The auto-shutoff works well. The auto shutofff in my old Royal used to be the same way, the shredder would shut down after 15 seconds or so with no paper in the slot, But that eventually died too on the Royal, a couple of years ago. I've just been turning it on and off as needed. Great to have one with the auto-shutoff working again.
* I see comments about small pieces of paper not auto-starting the shredder. Pro Tip: the sensor is right in the middle of the slot. In the manual they even have a picture of where it is located in case it needs cleaning. If you are shreeding something skinny, small, whatever, feed it in right in the middle of ths slot. My old Royal was exactly the same way.
* The bin pulls out in front. I've seen a picture of a certain shredder with the bin pulling out to the side. What was that manufactuer smoking. Shredders go into tight spaces under desks. Where there is no space on the sides.
And a few nuggets of wisdom from the instructions, once i finally had some time to read them:
* IT IS DESIGNED FOR SHREDDER BAGS!! I almost didn't buy it because of this seeming omission. My old Royal didn't have shredder bags and micro-cuts, as they call them now, can create quite a mess when some of them stick to the sides of the bin (static electricity I guess). Not a word in the Amazon description about shredder bags, but there it is on page 9 of the manual. There is a hook molded into the top front of the bin on each side to hook the bag, then the back of the bin has a special shapped slot to stuff any bag excess. They have a picture that makes it all clear. The big box office supply store where I looked at shredders has shredder bags.
* It should be oiled monthly. In fact on page 8 it discusses oiling and even states failure to do so will void the warranty. Another omission from the Amanzon description. It seems like just common sense the blades in any shredder will last longer and stay rust-free with occasional oil. I oiled my 15 year old Royal about once a month. The big box office supply stores have official "shredder oil" in a bottle, which is what the instructions on this unit say or use, or cooking oil (don't do it! It will gum up I'll betcha. Use the correct stuff). The same big box office store that had the shredder bags also has a package of pre-oiled sheets you can run through shredders. The simple and easy way. If using the oil in a bottle the instructions say to run a bead right across the paper input slot, then put it in reverse for 3 seconds.
* It has the typical door open / overheat / overload / power-on LEDs
* Shuts itself off after 5 minutes as an "Energy Saving Auto Power-off". Lol, anytime you see the words "energy saving" or "ECO" on something you will find that is usually the poor performance mode that the device was never really designed for, but it sounds good for marketing spin. Run away. In this specific case though it is probably a good thing. So you do have to hit that big "on" button at the start of each shredding session. This answers the question you will have of "Didn't I leave it on last time? Why is it off now?"
* Auto-reverse. If you stuff so much in that the "overload" light comes on it auto-reverses to spit it out. Probably a good thing. Why did you stuff that much paper in anyway?
* Truth in advertising on page 4: "One folded sheet of paper equates to 2 sheets of paper. Heavier paper, humidity or other than rated wall socket voltage may reduce shredding capacity". Just plain old common sense stuff. Like "coffee is hot" or "knives are sharp".
* A little yellow piece of paper inserted in the manual says "As part of AmazonBasics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shippiing it. Because of this, you may see paper shreds in the bin from the testing". Well if this is true, good work Amazon! Reading through the comments for the various shredder models and types it sounds like the out-of-the-box failure rate is over 20%, either immediately or within a few hours/days. With a failure rate like that I would say it is absolutely necessary to test shredders at the factory. Ever buy aftermarket car parts? My experience has been over 50% DOA brand new, right out of the box, and they will only last a year if you are lucky. That is why it is worth going to the dealer and paying 4x. It will work 95% of the time right out of the box so you don't have to spend another day uninstalling/reinstalling and you might get the same 5 years out of it you did with the original part.
I'm writing this review just a couple of weeks after receiving the shredder, due to being really happy with it. I have no idea how long term reliability will be. I expect it to be awful, quite frankly, but I'm so happy at that point just to find one that shreds properly I guess I don't even mind if I have to re-purchase it in a year. Which goes back to that extended warranty I can't buy anymore. See if Amazon will refund those warranties (they tell me it is some outside company) if you return the shredder. If so its a no-brainer. Sign up for the 3 year extended warranty, then if you don't like the shredder return it and the warranty.
The 17 sheet here is definitely the one to get. If you are looking at smaller Amazon Basics shredders do yourself a big favor and get this one. You know as well as I do that "6 sheet shredder" of just about any brand is probably going to load down after 3 sheets because the motor belongs in a pencil sharpener. Why do that to yourself. Life is too short. Buy this shredder that as some muscle and be happy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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I haven't put it through any heavy duty use, but so far it has coped admirably with the workload I've given it.
The paper is shredded finely enough that it would be extremely difficult to put back together and it has no problems with credit cards.
The motor seems quite powerful. I've had other supposed office shredders in the past where you would hear the motor strain if it had to deal with anything more than about 3 or 4 sheets at a time. That's not the case with this model. It's also very quiet compared with pretty much every other shredder I've ever owned.
I bought it with some shredder oil and some sharpening paper, and I think that as long as it's maintained properly it's going to turn out to have been a very good purchase.
The gears appear to be made from a plastic polymer so it's probably best if it's not run constantly at its maximum workload, but if you keep that in mind and don't push it too hard I'd recommend it as a good choice at a very good price.